#CFC0CF color
The hex color #CFC0CF is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 75.3% green and 81.2% blue (207, 192, 207).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 14% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.09:1).
#CFC0CF color codes
| HEX | #CFC0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 192, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 75.3%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 14%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 7%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.31, 7.95, -5.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.31, 9.72, 324.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.843, 55.47, 66.784) | |
| Decimal | 13615311 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CFC0CF, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CFC0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CFC0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CFC0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfc3d0Protanopia
no red cones#c2c5ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0c1c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cfc0cf; }
.text { color: #cfc0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cfc0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 192 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cfc0cf, #cfc0c8); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#decadeDecadial Pink#c4bad2Fog Syringa#cec3ddLavender Bliss
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #CFC0CF?
- #CFC0CF is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CFC0CF?
- The RGB value is 207, 192, 207: 207 red, 192 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CFC0CF?
- The complementary color is #C0CFC0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CFC0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.09:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.